DENVER “The Excitement” Cuello is already back in serious training just a week after scoring a fourth round demolition of Indonesian Kid Suryana for the former’s WBC Silver Strawweight crown in Iloilo City last March 10.
Cuello started running yesterday morning in Rizal in preparation for his May 12 fight against WBC No. 1 contender, Ganigan Lopez of Mexico.
Cuello told this writer that the fight might be held in Mexico according to his manager and promoter Aljoe Jaro. They will fight at a weight of 105 lbs., the maximum weight for that division.
Cuello expressed happiness in landing that fight. “I am excited about the fight. This is the biggest fight that my manager and boxing promoter has given me,” Cuello said. The Iloilo native who now trains at the Jaro gym in Binangonan, Rizal promised to work and train hard for this bout. “I want to show that Denver Cuello is fighting not only for myself but also for my country.”
Cuello realizes the tough competition in his division and he wants to try to remain as one of its top fighters. He promised to do his best to beat the top-rated Mexican who has a record of 20W-4L with 14 KOs.
“Sa darating na laban ko ay gagalingan ko pa para maipanalo ko, para ang aking bansang Pilipinas ay maging proud sa akin,” he said. He also thanked those who watched and supported his last fight in his home province and dedicated that win to his family and son.
He said he was pleased with the way he fought against Suryana as he thanked God and his rabid supporters who continue to believe in his abilities.
Cuello also promised a great fight against the Mexican Lopez on May 12.